Alayan (en. Offering)
/a'layan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that is offered or presented to another person, often as a sign of respect or love.
The offerings of the people in the church demonstrate their faith.
Ang alayan ng mga tao sa simbahan ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pananampalataya.
A ritual or ceremony where items are offered, such as food or flowers.
In the offering of flowers, they included her grandmother's favorite types.
Sa alayan ng mga bulaklak, isinama nila ang mga paboritong uri ng mga ito ng yumaong lola.
The process of dedicating something for a spiritual purpose.
Everyone's offerings in their prayers are important for their ceremony.
Ang alayan ng bawat isa sa kanilang mga panalangin ay mahalaga sa kanilang seremonya.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'alay' which means to give or offer.
Common Phrases and Expressions
offering of gratitude
A ceremony of offering as a form of thanks.
alayan ng pasasalamat
Related Words
offering
The process of giving or offering something to another person.
alayan
Slang Meanings
Loved or will be taken; someone treated with affection
Feels like a loved one but it turns out they just courted me.
Parang alayan kaya lang pala niligawan lang ako.
Dependent; a support system of love
My family is such a support system for my problems.
Sobrang alayan ng pamilya ko sa mga problema ko.
Part of happiness or sadness
Jake should be surrounded by friends on his birthday party.
Dapat alayan si Jake sa kanyang birthday party.